Day 1 – Arrival in Mandawa
Today, you’ll drive from Delhi to the Shekhawati region – a journey that takes around 6 hours. The roads will become smaller and dustier as you approach Mandawa, where you’ll be staying for two nights.
Your unique accommodation is a fully furnished, air-conditioned clay hut, designed to blend in with the desert landscape. The property champions sustainable tourism by providing jobs for the local communities, using locally sourced food in the restaurant and preserving the cultural heritage of the region. It’s an idyllic and peaceful spot, with a pool and plenty of space to relax.
Day 2 – Mandawa’s colourful havelis
This desert settlement was once a key stop on the old caravan routes, where wealthy merchants built colourful, lavishly decorated havelis. We’ll arrange a guided walking tour so you can admire the exotic paintings and intricate frescoes, each telling stories of a bygone era. As you stroll around the town you’ll often be greeted with curious smiles – the locals are genuinely surprised and delighted to see visitors, as few travellers make it into Rajasthan’s little-visited Shekhawati region.
Day 3 – Travel to Jaipur
Today you’ll depart Mandawa and continue to the Pink City of Jaipur for the next stage of your India journey…
Accommodation
